Each of these steps are covered in the other sections of this help category.]]>In most applications pseudo-streaming is adequate. Pseudo-streaming does not adjust the bit rate of the audio but does enable the listener to begin listening to the audio file immediately as the audio is downloading. In fact, when most people think of streaming audio, this is pseduo-streaming is what they are looking for.

Pseudo-streaming is accomplished by creating and linking to a little text file that points to the audio file. More information about setting up pseudo-streaming is included under the quesiton "How do I create an audio file from a CD?"]]>MP3 files can be \"ripped\" from a CD using Windows Media Player, which comes installed on every Windows-based PC. There are many other MP3 encoders available. To find them go to download.com and search for \"MP3 encoder,\" or Google Free MP3 encoder.

To create Real Audio files, you need the Real Producer. They have a basic version which is free and a plus version which (at last check) is $200. ]]>To do pseudo-streaming of MP3 files, you will also have to create a text .m3u file for each audio file. Use a text editor such as Notepad, enter a single line with the URL of the audio file, and save that file. For example, if I have an audio file at http://www.MySite.com/view/uploads/Track1.mp3 I simply put that address into Notepad and save it as Track1.m3u. You can also list more than one file in the m3u text file. They will be played sequentially as you have them listed in your m3u text file. This allows you to break up very large audio files into smaller files and then have them play as one file for your visitors or create compilations of songs. Just list the smaller files in order in the m3u file.

If you are using RealProducer to create RealMedia files or another MP3 encoder, use the instructions that come with that software.]]>If you would like to create a .wav or .mp3 file, any audio recording and editing software will do. We recommend the free software Audacity.]]>If you do not have an NE1 built website, you can upload your files using the following method:

If you are using Internet Explorer 6 or earlier, go to the next step. If you are using Internet Explorer 7, click the "Page" button and select "Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer."

Leaving that FTP window open, in a different window find the file(s) you want to upload on your computer.(Example: If the file(s) you want to upload are in your "My Documents" folder on your computer, then open your "My Documents folder in another window.)

Then select the file(s) you want to upload and drag them into the FTP window. A progress window will appear and show you the progress of your upload.

You can also you use FTP software. Please refer to the menu item at left called "Using FTP to transfer files." Audio files are very large and you may not be able to use the file manager built into your Webmaster page or cPanel to upload them.

Note 1: When FTPing (transferring via separate FTP software) audio files to your account, you have the option to select the transfer mode: either binary or text/ASCII. Audio files must be transferred in binary mode.

Note 2: If you are pseudo-streaming the audio files, be sure to also upload the text file for the streaming - the .m3u (for MP3 files) or .ram (for RealMedia files).

]]>NOTE: If you are streaming MP3 files be sure to select the .m3u file rather than the .mp3 file. If you are streaming RealAudio files be sure to select the .ram file rather than the .rm on your multimedia page. See the next question for details.

If you are not using NE1, then you should create a link to the URL of each audio file.]]>First, upload music.rm to your site. Then create a text file in Notepad (START > Programs > Accessories > Notepad). On the first line of the text document, type the URL of the audio file, such as http://mysite.com/web_media/music.rm

Now save that file as music.ram and upload it to your account in ASCII mode.]]>Sounds from the Church: Sermon Audio Tips]]>